Geomatics: Geotechnologies in Action CGO4M New course for 2011/2012

Geomatics What is the course about? Learn to use geotechnologies to develop solutions to real- world geography problems ex. Dr. Snow & the 1854 cholera outbreak in London

Geomatics What is the course about? Learn to use geotechnologies including: cartography geographic information systems (GIS) the global positioning system (GPS) remote sensing

Geomatics What is the course about? Develop critical thinking and communication skills Help improve conditions for people and the environment ex. Prerequisite: Any social sciences course

Why study geomatics? Geomatics is: Geomatics is: in everything (ex. Smart phone apps – foursquare.com)in everything (ex. Smart phone apps – foursquare.com) cutting edgecutting edge an expanding job field (highly employable)an expanding job field (highly employable) hands on and relevant (project- based and technology-based)hands on and relevant (project- based and technology-based) Watch GeoSpatial Revolution Watch GeoSpatial Revolution

Geomatics - CGO4M What will we study? UNITTOPICS Unit 1: Back to the Basics – The Fundamentals of Geomatics (5 weeks) (5 weeks) Introduction to Geomatics – the discipline Introduction to ArcMap – the technology Map Elements – scale, direction, grid systems Cartographic Conventions Map Projections Topographic Maps Culminating Activity: News Flash Report Map Test

Geomatics - What will we study? UNITTOPICS Unit 2: Getting the GISt of It: Applications in GIS (5 weeks) Thematic Mapping Data Classification Applications in GIS – local, human and physical applications The importance of data - attributes/ location, raster/vector, overlaying, data issues Culminating Activity: Thematic Mapping / Histogram Package Test

Geomatics - What will we study? UNITTOPICS Unit 3: Finding Your Way With GPS (3 weeks)  How does it work  Triangulation  Using Garmin and GPS Culminating Activity: Mapping Hillcrest HS Scenarios Test

Geomatics - What will we study? UNITTOPICS Unit 4: Not Just a Pretty Picture! Remote Sensing (3-4 weeks) Satellites, Platforms, Orbits, Characteristics Importance of Remote Sensing Aerial Photography Image Analysis Tour of Canada Culminating Activity: New Trail System in Niagara Escarpment Test

Geomatics - What will we study? UNITTOPICS Unit 5: Independent Study Unit Spatial Analysis of Chosen Topics (ongoing)  Proposals  Conferences  Presentation  Report

What can I do with geomatics? Get a job! Get a job! in rapidly developing fields inc. social mediain rapidly developing fields inc. social media in the public sectorin the public sector in the private sectorin the private sector with non-profit organizationswith non-profit organizations

Where can I study geomatics? Algonquin College (1 year program in GIS) Algonquin College (1 year program in GIS) University of Ottawa (Bachelor’s) University of Ottawa (Bachelor’s) Carleton U (Bachelor’s) Carleton U (Bachelor’s) And many, many more… And many, many more… Experience Geomatics video from University of WaterlooExperience Geomatics video from University of Waterloo

Is the course for me? Do you like: Do you like: Hands on learning?Hands on learning? Project based learning?Project based learning? Less “lecture” style lessons, and more “experiential” learning (less listening, more doing)?Less “lecture” style lessons, and more “experiential” learning (less listening, more doing)? Learning related to the real world?Learning related to the real world? Learning with post-secondary links?Learning with post-secondary links? Learning through using technology?Learning through using technology? Learning about the world and geography?Learning about the world and geography?

Geomatics - CGO4M No prerequisites No prerequisites The course takes place: The course takes place: in the computer labin the computer lab outsideoutside around schoolaround school Sign up for next year! Sign up for next year!

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